Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state(s) of Indiana and Connecticut* (telehealth only*). She is a Certified EMDR Therapist and Approved Consultant in EMDR. She is also trained in Somatic Archaeology©, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy (2022) Certificate from The Embody Lab, Theraplay (level 1), Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), and DBT. She has an intuitive artistic style and uses polyvagal theory, mindfulness and somatic focusing as a base for stabilization. She uses creative arts, such as sand tray, drawing, and play to help clients explore healing and connect with their authentic self. She utilizes parts work, Somatic Therapies, (Jungian) shadow work and attachment theory to facilitate a natural a healing process. She believes in helping clients reach their light within. Amanda’s areas of expertise include trauma, depression, anxiety, somatic work and attachment. She also provides consultation to clinicians trained in EMDR, specializing in EMDR with children and adolescents and chronic pain. see>> emdria.org and emdrconsulting.com Currently, Amanda offers short term but intense individual therapy for adults seeking trauma and deep healing work. • Her practice is CLOSED to NEW Child Referrals ***for child referrals: Email for a list of other providers****former clients welcome; please contact for scheduling. She lives in South Bend with her husband & daughter. Her third spaces include: gardening, volunteering at Pet Refuge, reading, hiking, photography, game nights, many artistic endeavors. She specializes in pull-the-weed-out-by-the-roots kind of therapy. Let’s dig in. {updated Dec 2024}